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Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

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A deck with a view of a lake, benches, and a flag.
A lakeside view with a dock, a bench, and a small garden area with a wind chime.
A nighttime outdoor area with a fire pit, a dock with lights, and a body of water reflecting lights.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV stand. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Place, Lake Decatur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

Do you need lots of space with fun and games for the whole family, or a comfortable weekend getaway for the girls, how about a relaxing fishing tournament for the guys, or enjoy a luxurious romantic retreat - this home can do it all!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more than 2 well trained dogs with paid fee. So
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit required of $300.00. No Parties. No smoking. Approved pets only.
Maximum occupancy is 8 persons including adults and children. Extra fees may be applied for late check out.
Guests ability to safely enjoy the lake and water front area (swimming, floating, fishing, boating, etc.) without causing injury or damage is assumed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3891670vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Scovill Zoo and Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Decatur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scovill Zoo - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Millikin University - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 37 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 50 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room located?

This family-friendly Decatur holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Decatur, Children's Museum of Illinois and Nelson Park. Overlook Adventure Park and Nelson Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Whitley C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive and quick to respond! Overall great spot to visit. The house has everything you’d need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Amazing!

This is our 3rd year coming back and look forward to continuing the family tradition! We love swimming all day and hanging out with the family playing games all night! Water is great and the house offers plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place very clean highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Beautiful location and wonderful amenities

We were very impressed right when we arrived. These guys have thought of everything. Place was clean, and just like the pictures. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. There was plenty of room for all of us and it was nice to have two bedrooms downstairs and the master upstairs. The recreation rooms downstairs and the living area upstairs were perfect for hanging out. Big dining room for meals. We had no issues with anything and our host checked in several times during the weekend to make sure all was well. I was happy to pay for such a lovely place on the lake. We used the kayak and loved the several floors of balconies that overlooked the lake. What a beautiful place. We will definitely book this place again when we're back in town. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Great Lake view! Hosts super helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Beautiful view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, beautiful house. The owner was always quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Y.

Lake Shore Decatur

Great location! House had plenty of amenities. Enjoyed our stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family's stay

This was a good 'home base' for our family while in Decatur. We wished we'd had more time to enjoy the 'toys'.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake home was well furnished. The multiple inside living areas and multiple decks were so comfortable. What an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From first booking the host was communicating with us about the property. They answered all my questions and they even provided a very useful guide to the property and the surrounding area!The house was spotless and every room had extra bedding. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed to prepare meals. We stayed for three nights and prepared every meal we ate in the kitchen. There were board games to use, a dart board, ring toss and a big connect 4 game. We lacked for nothing. There were internet connected tvs throughout the house that were easy to use. The view of the lake was beautiful. The back of the house had an upper deck with seating and the walk out basement had plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the views.Overall we had a great stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decatur Lake

Excellent property! Spacious inside and well furnished. Beds and furniture were very comfortable, and the home was incredibly clean and well maintained. The host’s communications were great, and we would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake home get-away

Lovely get-away with beautiful lake views! Many extra touches to make everything feel homey.Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks Martha! So glad you enjoyed our home during the holiday season! Hope to host you again this summer :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend at the lake!

Our group had a great stay. We had a great time with the indoor and outdoor toys. The house was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank YOU for being such a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mitch c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great.

Echelent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SUE K.

Updates house great amenities

Modern updates, many amenities, great kitchen. Stocked with everything you could imagine to cook, had coffee tea and spices available. Fast and pleasant communication with owners.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous Lakehouse

Beautiful home and ideal property to enjoy the lake and summer day. House was fantastic and would highly recommend it for a family/friends gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you Matt! So glad your group enjoyed the house and lake. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and relaxing!

Just what we needed for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
Thanks Jacob, we are so glad you had a great weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake retreat

This is the best experience I’ve had using VrBo. The owner of this property is so organized and has thought of everything we could have possibly needed for our stay. It’s a great property and has something for everyone! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you Ashley! We try really hard to think of everything :) We are looking forward to hosting you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Weekend

We had a wonderful time at the Lakeside property. All the decks with great views and plenty of seating. The inside of the house was very comfortable too. Always got an immediate response from owners when asking a question. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Thanks Mary! So happy you were comfortable in our home. Whenever you are ready, contact us for a Returning Guest Discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, Cozy Lake Getaway

Beautiful and well-kept lake property with very friendly, helpful owners. Perfect location if you’re looking for a relaxing, low-key lake environment to share with friends and family. Close to stores, restaurants, and regional attractions. Interior is large but intimate, so people can have their own space without feeling isolated. Nice place to vacation for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome lake house

This place is exceptional! The owners are very accessible, thoughtful and helpful. Cooking Thanksgiving dinner was a pleasure in their kitchen! Eating together at the beautiful dining room table was perfect. Plenty of games, puzzles, books and televisions provide fun entertainment and relaxation. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
What a great way to spend time with family! How often do we say it was pleasure to cook Thanksgiving dinner haha :) So glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake location

We loved the lake house. The house was spotless, everything we needed was there and the amenities were great. From enjoying coffee on the decks in the morning to watching the sun come up to grilling out in the evening, it was the perfect place to stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elite Contracting G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful and relaxing

Pictures definitely don’t do this air b&b justice. Everything is so beautiful and well taken care of. Beautifully decorated. Then walk outside to the amazing few of the water on 3 different decks all with plenty on seating. We will definitely be staying here again. Love this place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you, your group is welcome anytime! So glad you enjoyed our decks and views! Be sure to reach out before your next booking for a returning guest discount!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judith F.

Exceptional Home

Wonderful lake house! Furnished very tastefully. Kitchen well equipped. Very clean. Had a lovely relaxing weekend. Enjoyed a few yummy dinners in town. The host was very responsive. Looking forward to returning this summer and fall.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Lake Decatur

This is our second time staying at this house. We had a wonderful weekend. The house was spotless when we arrived. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need to cook with. We also enjoyed both of the outdoor grills. We spent most of the weekend outside. The deck and kayaks were put to good use.

About the host

Your host

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We have always spent time on the water. From a young age tubing on Grandpa's boat, then traveling as adults to experience the amazing lakes and rivers of IL, MI, WI, etc. with friends and family. We've always wanted our own happy place that was close enough to drive, but far enough for a true get away.

Why they chose this property

As the house sits up on a bluff, the views could keep one entertained for hours. The Eagles, Woodpeckers, Hummingbirds, (and lots more) are beautiful to watch, and even late summer, migrating pelicans pay this beautiful lake a visit! When we arrive and walk out onto the deck, we are immediately on "lake time". The sunrise is spectacular and the sunsets are even better. Being 3 hours from major metro areas like Chicago, Indianapolis and St Louis, this is the perfect location to get away from it all.

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